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The Jamestown Press talked to Will Henry about fans saving Wallace the Brave in The Providence Journal: A comic strip drawn by a Jamestown man will remain in the pages of Rhode Island’s largest newspaper following a response from fans to save the cartoon after the editor suggested scrapping the comic. “Wallace the Brave,” created
“We can do it anyway,” said Guy Settipane, president of the town council, when confronted with the absence of an American flag at the recreation center, The Jamestown Press reported on July 10, 2002. He proceeded to lead about 150 people in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, which is how all council meetings should open,
Lt. Tom Tighe has been promoted to acting police chief, The Jamestown Press reported July 2, 1992. Tighe will replace James Pemantell, who is retiring after 18 years at the helm. According to the contract, Tighe can maintain the position of acting chief for six months as a search process is established for a permanent
Volunteers are needed to build a community playground on the vacant lot adjacent to the library on North Road, The Jamestown Press reported June 21, 1990. Twenty-three supervisors need 15 volunteers for site preparation on the first two days of the fourday project. An additional 75 volunteers are needed on the third and fourth days
The story about the financial town meeting in the June 8 edition of The Jamestown Press, “23-24 budget passed without objection,” erroneously reported the vote was unanimous. Although the budget was passed, at least eight people voted against it. We regret the error.